For avid family historians the search for the perfect tree program can be a challenging one. We need a very specific set of tools, intelligent ways to enter and view data, robust reporting options and ongoing stability – but we also hope for an intuitive and attractive design, access from any device and the ability to easily share our work with family members and collaborators. It’s a tall order to fill.
Looking for the best family tree software for genealogy? Paid and free, online and downloadable – we’ve reviewed the options to help you decide.
The long-awaited myOrigins update from Family Tree DNA is finally here – and it’s a big improvement. FTDNA has clearly been working hard since their announcement of an upcoming update last year to bring a much improved product to users. Ethnicity reports are one of the most popular features of DNA testing for genealogy because they provide users …
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Family Tree Maker (FTM) has been through more than a few twists and turns over the last year. In Dec 2015, Ancestry announced that it would no longer sell or support its popular genealogy program and many thought FTM was done for. Shortly after, however, it was announced that Software MacKiev, the maker of Family Tree …
Family Tree Maker Finally Gets a Free Update: Here’s How to Find It Read More »
Do you have royal last names hiding in your family tree? Do you suspect that some of your ancestors may have royal roots? If you can find one of the surnames from your family tree on the list below, you just might be right! Many families have stories of royalty in the family tree — and …
Could You Have Royalty Hiding in Your Family Tree? Check This List of Surnames Read More »
There are few things more exciting in family history research than stepping beyond names and dates for a moment to record some personal details about an ancestor. Whether it’s an employer’s name, an unknown detail in a will or a fascinating description of military service, personal details help us better understand the story of our ancestors’ lives. One …
Why These Draft Cards are Such an Important Addition to Your Family Tree Read More »
As many of you know, last December Ancestry announced that they would no longer support or sell their downloadable family tree software, Family Tree Maker (FTM). This was a great shock to many researchers who had invested in the program. A lot of confusion about Family Tree Maker has ensued since. Family History Daily uses a variety of software …
Are You Still Using Family Tree Maker? If So, Read This Read More »
Do you host your family tree online? Have you backed up your genealogy files to the cloud? If you said yes to either question, you are certainly not alone. Many family historians today choose to store their trees on the web. And there are many benefits to doing so — easy setup, access from anywhere, simple sharing …
Who Actually Owns the Family Tree You Have Online? Read More »
Ancestry has released the surprising announcement today that they are discontinuing their popular Family Tree Maker software. …we’ve taken a hard look at the declining desktop software market and the impact this has on being able to continue to provide product enhancements and support that our users need. With that, we’ve made the decision to stop …
Ancestry Will Retire Family Tree Maker Software This Month Read More »
Looking for a family tree template for your genealogy research, class project or to frame as a gift? We’ve done our research and come up with some free printable and interactive family tree templates that are perfect for just about any need. From interactive pedigree charts to simple trees designed to be filled in by …
Family Tree Template Finder: Free Printable Charts for Genealogy Read More »